Friday, March 8, 2013

Just because it's uncomfortable doesn't mean it's not true



I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life.

Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cultural differences our gender and national origins may and will make a difference in our judging.

Personal experiences affect the facts that judges choose to see.

~ Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor


Happy International Women's Day!

Where is your voice being heard today? Do your take your freedom of speech, movement, or influence for granted because of where you live or what sex you were born? I say don't today; instead, today, and everyday, be vocal for others who need to be braver than we could ever dream just to live as free women.


Our perspectives matter. Our lives matter.

We are here.

We are going to stand with one another to make things better.




  


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